CVE-2020-36368

Name: CVE-2020-36368
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-28T21:15:08.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36368 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Stack overflow vulnerability in parse_statement Cesanta MJS 1.20.1, allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack overflow vulnerability in parse_statement Cesanta MJS 1.20.1, allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-674

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cesanta	Mjs	1.20.1

References

https://github.com/cesanta/mjs/issues/135Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cesanta/mjs/issues/135Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36368?

Stack overflow vulnerability in parse_statement Cesanta MJS 1.20.1, allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2020-36368?

CVE-2020-36368 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36368?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST